Payment Options
Our team knows that for pet owners, it can be stressful enough having to bring your furry family members in for emergency visits. That’s why we are proud to announce that Emerald City Emergency Clinic has several payment and finance options available to our clients to ensure that your pet receives the best possible care!
We do require payment at time of service and accept VISA, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover and Cash. We are unfortunately unable to accept checks at this time.
Upon arrival at our hospital, please let a team member know if you have any questions or if you are interested in utilizing any of these payment options!
Insurance – Claims Express & Reimbursement
Emerald City Emergency Clinic works directly with a handful of pet insurance companies to offer our clients a direct-to-vet payment option. When you are presented with an estimate, just ask one of our team members about pre-approving the anticipated cost of care through your insurance company. Not every company is the same and policies can/will vary on an individual basis. We will do our best to bill your insurance provider directly, making it possible for your pet to receive the best necessary care without the up-front deposit. Our clinic will only charge you what your provider won’t cover – this will vary policy to policy, but your insurance company will provide you a detailed list of what you should anticipate paying as your co-pay (generally the cost of exam, your individual deductible, a percentage of the total bill and sales tax). ECEC is not affiliated with any pet insurance companies.
*There are several insurance providers that do not offer a claims express/direct-pay option. Please contact your individual provider with questions regarding whether or not your visit is eligible for claims express/direct pay.
Find a Payment Plan With Scratchpay
Scratchpay offers simple and affordable payment plans for large veterinary bills. Finding your payment plan does not affect your credit, takes just a couple of minutes and can be done from your smartphone, tablet or computer. For more information about Scratchpay or to check your rate click here.
Care Credit
Care Credit is one of the leaders in health care financing by providing qualified applicants with a credit line for medical procedures. This credit card can be used for human medical and dental expenses in addition to your pet’s care while here at Emerald City Emergency Clinic. The application process is simple and quick! You can apply on their website: www.carecredit.com or have one of our team members present you with an application that we are able to run in-house. We will need two forms of ID and the completed application in order to process it for you. The application is generally processed within 10-15 minutes and the credit line can be used immediately if approved.
Pawlicy Advisor
Pet insurance is a great option to make caring for your pet affordable, and ensure that they receive the care they need, when they need it. With most pet insurance plans, you pay the veterinarian upfront and are reimbursed by your insurance provider after filing a claim. To compare pet insurance provider options, visit Pawlicy Advisor.
